THE ILS-LIFE SAVING ACADEMY PRESENTS AS A TWO-DAYS NAUGURAL COURSE:

ROLE OF LIFEGUARD ORGANISATIONS IN FLOOD DISASTER 

Course dates: 18-19 Nov 2025

Course director: Adrian Mayhew

Course attendants: Persons from ILS, other NGO’s and governments who are in a coordinating roles in flood mitigation and response. 

There is no escaping that floods are increasing in frequency and intensity in many parts of the world where lifesaving organizations are present. And it is common sense that lifeguard organizations offer help or are requested to assist within national disaster frameworks.

With growing experiences over the years, it has become evident that running a beach is a different game than being involved in flood rescues. During this two-day course, an international faculty of high-end experts from inside and outside the lifesaving community shares their expertise. Learning goals are aimed at how improving collaboration with governments, national disaster organisations, crisis management and local communities. The overall objective is that lifeguard organisations can optimize their potential in this emerging domain and that other organisations better understand how to use the high potential of lifesaving organisations. Formal professional accreditation for this course is pending.

November 18^th 2025 

Morning: Understanding disaster risk 

• Global principle of disaster response
• Understanding where floods come from
• Understanding the impact of floods

Afternoon: Managing  flood risk

• Mitigation strategies 
• Examples by experts from various countries 

November 19^th 2025 

Morning:  The role of flood rescue organisations

• Strategic elements
• Operational elements
• Health components
• PTSD

Afternoon: Flood rescue organisations and communities

• Linking with the local community
• Round-up, questions and summary